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31: "I burned out of my PhD program. What do I do now?" (Q & A episode with Dr. Nonterah)

from The Bold PhD Podcast · host Gertrude Nonterah, Ph.D.

In this heartfelt episode, we explore the emotional journey of those who start a PhD with high hopes but find themselves unable to complete it due to unforeseen circumstances. Inspired by a listener's email, we delve into the challenges of transitioning careers after leaving academia, the complex feelings of regret and relief, and the importance of choosing health and well-being over societal expectations. Join in as Dr. Nonterah discusses how to navigate this life pivot, reclaim the value of your experiences, and find new paths to success. Links: https://phdskillstranslator.com/ https://theboldphd.com/writingbook/ *Invite Dr. Nonterah to speak: https://theboldphd.com/speaking/ *All my books and workshops: https://theboldphd.com/learn/ *Dr. G’s book recommendations: https://theboldphd.com/amazonrecs *Join 3000+ academics who receive my weekly newsletter: https://theboldphd.com/careerslist

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